Maserati Multi70 was the first to cross the finish line of the 8th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race, organized by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in collaboration with Yacht Club de France.
The 2013 America’s Cup was a revolution in the sport. The legacy of the America’s Cup on San Francisco Bay is bringing the racing to the fans and then delivering fantastic 50 mph boats, enthralling racing, ground-breaking television graphics and the sports comeback story of the century.
Sir Ben Ainslie inspires one of the greatest comebacks in world sport.
In only the third time in the regatta's 162-year history, the competition was decided by a winner takes all final in what was to prove to be one of the most thrilling and unexpected events in world sport.
Oracle Team USA came close to defeat early on, going down 1-8 to New Zealand, the pre-Cup favourites, after being docked two points before the contest even began, but the holders won eight straight races to triumph 9-8 in a thrilling climax to the event.
Given the somewhat unexpected summer weather we have enjoyed here in the UK I was perhaps forgiven for not expecting this to be a typically blustery day in Cardiff, yet fun and excitement are always in abundance at this fantastic annual event.
2013 was the second year since Cardiff snatched the event away from Cowes, and the city certainly sees sailing as an important part of its sport and arts attractions. This year saw Land Rover as the main sponsor including a local team, Team Wales Land Rover, skippered by young Welsh sailor Dave Evans.
